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Zhizi kaorou (Beijing griddle barbecue) · Beijing

Zhizi kaorou is sliced beef or lamb seared on a round griddle of iron bars with raw onion and coriander, dipped in cumin and chilli, and washed down with Beibingyang soda or erguotou.

Kaorouwan, founded in 1686, and Kaorouji, founded in 1848, earned the pairing South Wan and North Ji, and the Beijing grill technique of both is recognised as national intangible cultural heritage. The meat is cooked on a round plate of iron strips set with small gaps, with the fire underneath. Yijucheng, founded in 1898, is described as the earliest known zhizi barbecue tavern in the Qianmen and Dashilar area. The city government's autumn food guide pairs the dish with Beibingyang soda or a shot of erguotou.

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